A Moon of My Own
Written by Jennifer Rustgi
Illustrated by Ashley White
Inspired by the notion that the moon follows us wherever we go, this new book would work well as a read alone or as a part of a unit on the Moon or the seven continents. Each two-page spread shows a child near a famous landmark, shown in silhouette, with the moon in the sky. This gives the book a mysterious quality kids will love. The landmarks are scattered across all seven continents: the Eiffel Tower in Europe; the Trans-Siberian Railway, the Great Wall of China, and the Taj Mahal in Asia; Serengeti National Park in Africa; Sequoia National Park in North America; the Amazon Rainforest in South America; the Great Barrier Reef in Australia; a penguin colony in Antarctica; and the Aurora Borealis above the Arctic Circle. The Moon is shown in progressive phases. The gorgeous illustrations are accompanied by simple questions and observations, such as “And when I’m tired, you’re there to guide me home.”
The end material suggests many ways to learn more about the Moon and its phases. It includes facts and activities, such as creating a Moon journal and demonstrating how Moon phases happen. The resources included are both websites and books. Great for learning about the world around you.
Title: A Moon of My Own- Author: Jennifer Rustgi
- Illustrator: Ashley White
- Publisher: Dawn Publishers, 2016
- Reviewer: Sue Poduska
- Format: Paperback, 32 pages
- Grade Level: PreK to 3
- Genre: Nature, Geography
- ISBN: 978-1-58469-572-1
- Extras: Wonderful Places Around the World, Seven Continents of the World, Explore More – For Teachers and Parents, Recommended Resources
